Description:
Up for sale is a beautiful, Japanese-made Yamaha YCL-400AD Advantage Intermediate Wood Bb Clarinet. Perfect for an advancing player or a serious student looking to transition from a plastic student model to a premium wood instrument, the YCL-400AD is highly regarded for its rich tone, excellent intonation, and durable build quality. This model is structurally equivalent to the renowned Yamaha YCL-450.

Key Features & Specifications:

• Body Material: Crafted from premium, aged Grenadilla wood for a resonant, focused acoustic profile.
• Keywork: Robust, silver-plated nickel silver keywork contoured for optimal ergonomics.
• Springs & Mechanism: Upgraded blue steel needle springs that provide a smooth, quick, and light key action.
• Bore & Barrel: Features a 65mm barrel configuration optimized for rapid response and centered intonation.
• Bell Resonance Chamber: Specifically designed to enhance projection and stabilize lower register tuning.

Condition:
This instrument is in Excellent cosmetic and structural condition. The Grenadilla wood body is beautiful and perfectly solid, completely free of any cracks, dings, or structural damage. The keywork is remarkably clean, shiny, and highly responsive. Please Note: This instrument was recently acquired from a local client, and its exact last service date is unknown. All pads and corks appear structurally sound and visually intact, but because the service history is unverified, it is being sold as-is to account for any personal preferences or routine adjustments your favorite technician might recommend.

Shipping & What’s Included:

• Original Yamaha fitted hardshell protective case (excellent shape, latches work perfectly)
• Yamaha 4C Mouthpiece with ligature and cap
• Fast Domestic Shipping: Safely packed, fully insured, and shipped promptly within the continental United States.

Please look closely at the photos and feel free to reach out with any questions or reasonable offers!